Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-04-21
BRIDGEToN, N. j., THURSDAY, APRIL q, 1887.
proportions, manufactured by Keans

proportions, manufactured by Keans
& Co., of Philadelphia, with water,
gas, steam and drainage pipes com
plete in every part. In the cellar
beneath the kitchen is a boiler which
heats the steam table above, in which
meats, French and Dish Gravies, and
other eatables are kept hot at the call
OF the walters. Near the kitchen is
the pantry, with it's convenient shelves
and apartments. filled with china ware,
dishes, and table furniture Then,
close at hand, is the storage room,
where Ridgway refrigerator keeps
cool and solid beef, veal, meats and
vegetables of every description, and
stores of -four, groceries and other pro-
visions are kept. To the right of the
kitchen is the servants dining room,
and the pastry department, where
pies. cake, and other good things are
safe. There is also linen closet. The
cellars have high ceilings, and are dry
in every part.
The second floor is divided up into
many handsome apartments. A beau
tiful staircase Of ash and pine, with
carved Newell post, or the elevator at
the left, built by Otis Brothers, of
New York, will carry guests to any of
the four floors of the edifice. The
parlor and reception room is on the
second floor front, North side, and is
beyond question the handsomest in
South Jersey. 1t is finished in white
pine; has two fine chandeliers, and is
carpeted with Tapestry of very beau
tiful pattern. The furniture is of cane
and plush, Mikado style. 1t contains
a fine centre table with Bible, and an
elegant piano. On the same floor there
is also private parlor and chamber,
beside many other and handsomely fur
nished rooms
The third and fourth floors are fur
nished in excellent style, each chamber
having cottage sets, cloth and lace
curtains, tapestry or ingram carpets,
first-class mattress, bed and bedding,
wash-stand and everything complete.
At various points in the building are
bathrooms for both ladies and gentle
men, with hot and cold water, and
private toilet-rooms and water closets.
Fash room is supplied with one of
Patrick and Carriers Guests Call and
Fire Alarms. Electric light wires, fire
alarm gongs, and other facilities for
the safety and comfort of the guests,
run through the building, and there
are fire escapes located at regular
points on the several floors. One of
the best features of the hotel is its
laundry department, and clothes yard,
located on the rear roof, city style.
The house is heated throughout by
steam, with radiators in every room.
The "Hotel Cumberland" is hand
some, complete in every detail, and
is credit to the city of Bridgeton.
Mr.. Albert Randolph, the builder, has
added to his laurels as contractor,
and the work will live as a landmark
of his ability and skill as mechanic
Credit also is due Mr. G. R.. Scull fol
the painting done at the hands of his
worklnen, who made the building
shine with a coat of colors seldom
surpassed anywhere. Mr.. John Down
ing did the plumbing and gas fitting ir
worknanlike manner. The entire
cost of the structure is $40, 900.
While Thursday was opening day
Wednesday was really the day of chris
tening. In the evening at Z o'clock
the Directors and stockholders, thei
ladies', and representatives of the pres
gathered to the number of eighty al
told, and partool< of a fine repast which
had been specially prepared by min
host Taft. Among those present wer'
the following we'll known citizens: Win
G. Nixon, ESQ.,. Chas. E. Elmer, Esq.
Councilman Benz. Hancock, lady ant
daughter; President of Council, Eli E
Rogers and lady; Captain F. M. Rile.
and lady, w. G. Whitaker and lady
Ed. M. Fithian and Miss Bessie r
Reeves, Capt. Lehman Blew and lady
Ner Allen and lady, E. E. johnson ant
son, w. w. Robbins and lady, Thos
B. Woodruff and lady, Daniel Bacol
and lady, DR.. Henry w. Elmer, Coun
Gilman J. ID. johnson and lady, d. o
Frazeur and lady, Contractor d
Edward Smith and lady, John E. Get
singer and lady, Robert H. Dare an'
lady, Geo. H. Whipple and lady, JOIN
b. Getsinger and lady, E. j. Lloy'
and lady, Fred F. Smith, Walter H
Bacon, Esq, J. H. G. Applegate, OF
the Ne,cs, and lady, Contractor Alber
F. Randolph, and lady, Jas. j. Reeves
ESQ.,, Francis B. Minch and lady, Prof
W.. Garrison and lady, DIR. j. &
Street and lady, Councilman VIM
Terrell and lady, Charles Reeve ant
lady, J. Lenhart Rice and lady, NJ. w
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